Alternative Music
TODD LA TORRE Completes Vocals For Six Songs On New QUEENSRŸCHE Album
A little over a month ago, QUEENSRŸCHE entered the studio to begin recording its new album for a tentative late 2022 release. Helming the effort once again is Chris “Zeuss” Harris, who previously worked with the band on 2015’s “Condition Hüman” and 2019’s “The Verdict” LPs. Earlier today, the official QUEENSRŸCHE Instagram account shared a photo of singer Todd La Torre in the studio along with the following message: “Todd has 6 songs down on vocals so far for the new QUEENSRŸCHE album – things are progressing! @zeussproducer #queensryche #inthestudio #tracking #vocals #toddlatorre #tlt #thevoice #talentedaf #ryche4 #killingit #badassvocals #newalbum #centurymedia”. Last November, La Torre told Canada’s The Metal Voice about ...
Netflix Unveils Official Trailer for New Series Vikings: Valhalla: Watch
Netflix is going way, way back in time for their next original series. Today, the streamer has shared the official trailer for Vikings: Valhalla, an action-drama series that tells the tale of some of history’s most heroic explorers. Set over a thousand years ago in the early 11th century, and over a hundred years after the events of Michael Hirst’s History Channel series Vikings, Vikings: Valhalla stars Sam Corlett (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) as Leif Eriksson, Frida Gustavsson as his sister Freydis Eriksdotter, and Leo Suter as Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson. The series sees the trio travel from Kattegat to England and beyond, clashing with English royalty over their conflicting Christian and pagan beliefs. Above all, the Vikings must fight for their own survival and glory on these t...
Neil Young Encourages Spotify Employees to Quit and Save Their Souls
Neil Young’s war against Spotify rages on for a third week: In a new letter posted to his website, Young not only encouraged musicians to leave the platform, he also advised Spotify’s employees leave the company “before it eats up your soul.” Young’s latest swipe at Spotify came at the end of a longer letter about misinformation and corporate greed. He noted that just 5% of America’s financial assets are in the hands of millennials (as compared to 70% held by baby boomers). He also argued for a boycott of banks like Chase, Citi, and Bank of America, which contribute financially to “the mass fossil fuel destruction of Earth.” Regarding Spotify, Young advised his fellow creators to “find a better place… to be the home of your art.” So far, artists including Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, Steve...
Authorized Michael Jackson Biopic in the Works from Bohemian Rhapsody Producer
A new Michael Jackson biopic is in the works at Lionsgate, but don’t hold your breath for a Leaving Neverland–type exposé. Produced by Graham King, the man behind the white-washed Freddie Mercury film Bohemian Rhapsody, Michael is made with the blessing of Jackson’s family, and shouldn’t be expected to take down much more than the box office. Michael is written by John Logan, known for such films as Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator and Hugo and Sam Mendes’ Skyfall. John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of Jackson’s estate, will produce the film alongside King, who told Deadline he’s known the Jackson family for several decades. “I first met the Jackson family in 1981 and I’m humbled to bring their legacy to the big screen,” King said. “Sitting at Dodger Stadium w...
Foo Fighters’ World Domination Expands to Metaverse with Super Bowl Sunday VR Concert
For those not particularly invested in sports, Dave Grohl has a different idea for Super Bowl Sunday. Following February 13th’s big game, Foo Fighters, somehow still finding new ways to infiltrate every aspect of society, will play a virtual reality concert in Meta’s Horizon Venues app. “Foo Fighters love a challenge — from playing the biggest stages in the world to the tiniest clubs to making movies and miniseries… We’ve pretty much done it all,” Dave Grohl said in a statement. “But we’ve never collaborated with Mark Romanek on a conceptual set of songs (including one being played live for the first time ever) for a worldwide audience, where everyone has the best seats in the house thanks to the most badass VR tech… until now. Join us when we cross that one off the FF bucket list!” Foo Fi...
METALLICA Releases MetOnTour Video Edit Of ‘The End Of The Line’ Performance From Second 40th-Anniversary Concert
A MetOnTour video edit of METALLICA performing the song “The End Of The Line” on December 19, 2021 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California can be seen below. The show was the second of METALLICA‘s two 40th-anniversary concerts which featured different setlists. They were part of METALLICA‘s “San Francisco Takeover”, a four-day citywide celebration of the band’s 40th anniversary that also included a film festival, photo exhibit and curated lineup of smaller venue shows featuring other acts. The 40th-anniversary shows marked METALLICA‘s return to Chase Center for the first time since the September 2019 “S&M²” concerts that also served as the venue’s grand opening. Those two shows grossed more than $4.1 million over th...
DAVID ELLEFSON: How I Came To Be Involved As Co-Producer On NICK MENZA Documentary
Screaming Butterfly Entertainment recently announced a partnership with former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and his Ellefson Films on the upcoming feature-length documentary “This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza”. Ellefson has signed on as a co-producer of the film, and also will provide narration to guide the viewer through the exploration of the late MEGADETH drummer’s life. The film is being produced/directed and edited by Holly Mollohan from Screaming Butterfly Entertainment. Speaking to Rock You Radio about how he came to be involved with the project, Ellefson said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s a labor of love, the whole thing. We’re doing it, basically, to just try to raise money. The funds will then go to his family; he’...
SCORPIONS’ KLAUS MEINE: Rock Is ‘Alive’ And ‘Well’
In a new interview with Liz Barnes of Planet Rock‘s “My Planet Rocks”, SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine was asked if the title of the band’s new album, “Rock Believer”, is a message of sorts for the group’s fans around the world. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Maybe that’s because of the pandemic, it’s all a dialogue with the fans. Especially [since] we are blocked away from the world of touring for such a long time, it’s like you wanna stay in touch with your fanbase. And through the social media today — with the Facebooks, Instagrams and even TikTok [laughs], whatever comes along the way — you have a chance to be in touch with your fanbase and it’s a pretty cool dialogue. You get some feedback to wha...
ANDI DERIS Says It ‘Would Be A Crime’ If Reunited Expanded Lineup Of HELLOWEEN Didn’t Make Another Studio Album
HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris was asked in a new interview with the “Metal Command” podcast if he thinks the reunited expanded classic lineup of the German power metal band will eventually make another album to follow up last year’s acclaimed self-titled effort. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I would strongly hope so. I mean, as long as the vibe is great, chemistry is great and everybody’s having fun with each other, it would be a crime not to do so and not to plan for a future together. “‘Pumpkins United’ is not only the name for the last tour, I think that’s something like a brand,” he continued. “HELLOWEEN ‘Pumpkins United’, that’s something like a band — a new or something like [that]...
Andy Shauf Shares New Songs “Satan” and “Jacob Rose”: Stream
Andy Shauf is continuing his hot streak today with two new songs, “Satan” and “Jacob Rose.” As per usual for the Toronto singer-songwriter, both songs are centered around his knack for poignant storytelling over pleasant melodies. While “Satan” is a subtly gorgeous acoustic number, its origins are much darker, inspired by Shauf’s upbringing in a strict evangelical household where he wasn’t allowed to participate in Halloween festivities. “The Christianity that I was brought up in said that believers went to heaven and non-believers went to hell,” Shauf said in a statement. “A sort of cartoon-like simplification of ancient texts. So with the lyrics of [“Satan”], I was trying to take this cartoon-like simplification of life (and death) and pair it with a cartoon-like version of this Christia...
Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff Hold Down the House in Cheaper by the Dozen Trailer: Watch
The Bakers still have strength in numbers in the trailer for the Cheaper by the Dozen reboot starring Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff. The film premieres March 18th on Disney+. The trailer opens with parents Zoey (Union) and Paul (Braff) waking up to a “code-red,” or missing the alarm to prepare their ten children for school. The chaotic morning ritual serves as the introduction for each member of the blended family as the parents narrate the familiar tale of two huge households becoming one small army. “We’re not a cult,” Paul assures in the voiceover, before Zoey jumps in to finish his sentence. “But we’re weird. We’re one-of-a-kind all the way.” Advertisement Related Video The trailer flaunts its modern twist on the 2003 comedy starring Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt with a ...
Alice Cooper Thinks “Rock ‘n’ Roll Should Be Anti-Political”
Alice Cooper opened up in a new interview about his rather strong distaste for mixing music and politics. “I don’t ever talk politics…I hate politics. I don’t think rock ‘n’ roll and politics belong in the same bed together, but a lot of people think it does — because we have a voice, and we should use our voice. But again, rock ‘n’ roll should be anti-political, I think,” the rock veteran told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. “When my parents started talking about politics, I would turn on The [Rolling] Stones as loud as I could. I don’t want to hear politics, and I still feel that way.” The “School’s Out” singer went on to refer to his live shows as “a vacation from CNN,” insisting, “I’m not preaching anything up there, and I’m not knocking anybody…That’s what was funny about it. If you’re in...
